Portland Community College

Paraeducation

Cascade Cascade Hall 103 | 971-722-5191

The Paraeducation program is designed to give you a variety of skills, including individual instruction, group instruction, behavior management, interpersonal and intercultural communication with adults and students, and personal growth. Some students use this program as an initial, exploratory step toward a career in teaching. There is a choice of emphasis between Special Education or working with English language learners.

Degrees and Certificates

In this program you can earn the following:

Associate of Applied Science in Paraeducation

One Year Certificate: Paraeducation

Many of the courses in the Paraeducation Program are also applicable to teacher re-licensure.

Training that Works

PCC's program trains paraeducators to work in general purpose classrooms, special education, ESL. The emphasis is on field experience in elementary and secondary schools. Participants in the program learn to: